DRO
Durango
United States
1,488 km
925 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
1,488 km
925 mi / 803 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DRO MSP
Airport Name Durango-La Plata County Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code DRO MSP
ICAO Code KDRO KMSP
City Durango Minneapolis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 6,689 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 37.150000, -107.750000 44.880000, -93.220000

Durango (DRO) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) in Durango, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,488 kilometers (925 miles / 803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 21:17 in Durango, it's 22:17 in Minneapolis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,848 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Durango-La Plata County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Durango (DRO) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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